Many projects lose time and budget when design, simulation and manufacturing are treated as separate phases. Our process connects them from the first concept — so the part coming out of simulation is the same part that can be manufactured, validated and delivered without surprises. We mainly work with companies, technical teams and manufacturers that need lightweight, measurable and manufacturable components for real applications.
Before investing in production, the concept is analysed from a structural, functional and manufacturing perspective. Design, simulation and manufacturing process move together from the beginning.
Many technical developments become complicated when design, simulation and manufacturing are treated as separate phases. A geometry may look correct in CAE while still being difficult to manufacture, expensive to produce or insufficient under real operating conditions.
At Cortez Engineering, every geometry decision is evaluated considering strength, stiffness, weight, manufacturability and cost. FEM simulation, topology optimization and DfAM criteria are integrated from the first development stages, not as a final check.
The result is lighter, verifiable and manufacturing-ready components, with technical decisions documented from the start. This methodology comes from experience in chassis component and structural development for hypercar, motorsport and premium OEM environments in Stuttgart. About us →
A simulation only creates value when it helps make better design and manufacturing decisions. Every project is developed with that principle.
You can commission a specific phase or a complete development. Each service is designed for companies, technical teams and manufacturers that need to reduce technical risk before investing in prototypes, tooling or production.
Identification of critical areas, stresses, deformations and safety margins before manufacturing prototypes or final parts.
Structural redesign focused on reducing mass, improving stiffness and maintaining manufacturability through FEM, topology and material selection.
Adaptation of the design to the real manufacturing process: metal AM, composites, machining, technical 3D printing or reverse engineering.
From the initial idea to a component ready for manufacturing: concept, CAD, FEM, optimization, technical documentation and manufacturing coordination.
Cortez Engineering works on applications where structural behaviour, weight reduction and manufacturing feasibility have a direct impact on component performance, cost and reliability.
Development of structural and chassis components for high-performance applications, where weight, stiffness, packaging and technical validation are critical.
Lightweight solutions for UAVs, technical structures and components optimized for advanced manufacturing, focused on structural efficiency and mass reduction.
Development of tooling, brackets and technical components where geometry, manufacturing process and mechanical strength determine the final result.
Technical components, brackets, lightweight structures and optimized solutions for systems where efficiency, reliability and mechanical strength are decisive.
A clear process, defined scope and documented technical decisions. The initial consultation is free and helps you understand whether the project is viable before moving forward.
You explain the part, function, loads, constraints and main objective. We review technical feasibility and give you an honest first assessment.
Free · 24hWe agree on the technical approach, deliverables, required validation level and project cost before starting.
We develop the CAD, perform FEM and optimize the geometry until strength, stiffness, weight and manufacturability requirements are met.
We deliver final geometry, technical documentation and files prepared for production, prototyping or supplier review.
We support you during manufacturing, review or validation to resolve technical questions and adjust the design if needed.
A selection of developments applied to structural components, additive manufacturing, composites and high-performance systems. Each case starts from a clear objective: reduce weight, improve stiffness or prepare the part for real manufacturing.
If you do not find your answer here, contact us and we will respond in less than 24h.
It depends on the scope, technical complexity and timeline. Each project is quoted individually after the free initial consultation.
We usually work with a fixed project budget, so you have visibility of the scope, deliverables and cost before starting.
Yes. For sensitive technical projects, we can sign an NDA before any exchange of information. Project documentation, references and files are treated confidentially.
Indicative timelines by project type:
FEM study or quick validation: 1–2 weeks.
Topology optimization of one part: 2–4 weeks.
Complete component development: 4–10 weeks depending on complexity, including design, FEM, DfAM, documentation and manufacturing preparation.
The exact timeline is confirmed in the proposal after the initial consultation.
We are based in Stuttgart, Germany, and work with clients across Europe. Design engineering and simulation work can be carried out remotely through CAD exchange, reports and digital documentation.
For technical visits, validations or in-person meetings, we travel when the project requires it.
We work on the design and preparation of components for metal AM, composites and technical polymers.
Metal additive manufacturing: AlSi10Mg, A357, Ti6Al4V, Inconel and technical steels, depending on process and supplier.
Composites: CFRP, glass fiber and sandwich structures.
Technical polymers: PA-CF, PETG, PEEK, PLA and other materials for prototypes, tooling and functional parts.
Our main focus is engineering, advanced design and technical validation. If the project requires metal additive manufacturing, we can coordinate production with specialized European SLM/LPBF partners, depending on material, tolerances and volume.
For composites, we can support the design, technical definition, layup and component preparation depending on the project scope.
For polymer 3D printing, we offer a direct service through our 3D calculator.
Yes. Cortez Engineering’s experience comes from the development of chassis components, structures and technical parts for high-performance automotive, motorsport and premium OEM environments in Stuttgart.
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The initial process is simple:
1. You contact us through contact with a project description, part type, main objective and any important constraints. You do not need to have everything defined from the beginning.
2. We respond within 24h with key questions to understand the scope.
3. After a short video call, we send a fixed proposal with scope, timeline and price.
No commitment, no cost until you decide to move forward.
Tell us which part you want to develop, validate or optimize. We will review technical feasibility, project scope and the best path to bring it to manufacturing. Free initial consultation and response in less than 24h.
